Applications Engineer jobs in Oregon

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking an Applications Engineer to be part of an organization that is revolutionizing technology platforms and driving a technology landscape that is simplified, modern, and flexible.

Summary:
The north star of Service Platform is to provide a set of cohesive multi-cloud managed services that orchestrate across the company and Cloud Provider offerings to abstract the latest container, serverless, and cloud technologies. This allows Digital Athletes to build, deliver, monitor, and scale platforms faster and with a lower ongoing effort without having to concern themselves with the undifferentiated infrastructure and automation engineering. As an Applications Engineer, you'll be responsible for implementing end-to-end technical solutions in support of the Platform Strategy. You'll work closely with other Platform Engineers to deliver technical design and solutions, contributing to the future success of the business through innovations in technology.

Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the design and development of technical solutions for a Kubernetes Foundational Platform
* Hands-on development of Kubernetes controllers and GitOps deployment of CNCF components
* Provide technical coaching to less experienced engineers
* Adopt, implement, and promote best-in-class design and architecture principles of security, observability, availability, and reliability
* Partner with product and engineering leadership to break down epics into stories with clear acceptance criteria
* Contribute to ways of working, development standards, and training
* Document, present, and influence technology solutions to various teams in the organization

REQUIREMENTS:
* 6 years of professional software development experience
* 2 years operating Kubernetes-based solutions in production
* Experience designing and developing large-scale distributed systems on public cloud computing platforms
* Strong understanding of networking protocols and layers

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience developing Kubernetes controllers in Golang
* Experience leveraging ArgoCD, Crossplane, or similar tools to implement GitOps
* Ability to create abstracted solutions that do not rely on any on Cloud Service Provider
* Able to navigate governance and compliance requirements of Global Platforms
* Passionate about delighting enterprise customers, and an understanding of enterprise workloads
* Ability to work collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.